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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,324.76, 28,042.60 and 13,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,324.76, 28,042.60 and 13,952.96 is: 19,251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,324.76 : 28,042.60 = 13,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,324.76/28,042.60 = 13,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,324.76x = 28,042.60 × 13,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,324.76x = 391,277,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,277,276.10/20,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.26

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